Rajiya rued the day she fell for lure of free food. All she wanted
when she enrolled her children for “Food
for the soul”** program was to ensure that they get one square meal- education
was just an added bonus. For, Rajiya had four young mouths to feed and it was a
struggle to make ends meet with her paltry daily wages!
What she hadn’t anticipated was the respected “masterji” of the village serving school children sub-standard food to make some quick money! Rajiya had to pay the price for his dishonesty – she lost her precious children to food poisoning…
This was written in response to 100 word Saturday prompt of "Food For Soul" on WT... Err this prompt is courtesy yours truly :)
** “Food for the Soul” is the term I coined for the “Mid Day Meal” scheme, signifying “food” not just for the hungry body but for the mind as well(education). This post is a fictional take on the recent food poisoning tragedy in Bihar.
What she hadn’t anticipated was the respected “masterji” of the village serving school children sub-standard food to make some quick money! Rajiya had to pay the price for his dishonesty – she lost her precious children to food poisoning…
This was written in response to 100 word Saturday prompt of "Food For Soul" on WT... Err this prompt is courtesy yours truly :)
** “Food for the Soul” is the term I coined for the “Mid Day Meal” scheme, signifying “food” not just for the hungry body but for the mind as well(education). This post is a fictional take on the recent food poisoning tragedy in Bihar.
The Govt had this plan in mind due to the high drop-out rate of school children who had to help their parents in earning for a living. But the Bihar tragedy should teach the planners a lesson. Good post.
ReplyDeleteNice take on the incident.. it was really a tragic one..
ReplyDeleteSo tragic that children and their families suffer for the greed of those in charge. :( A touching 55-er
ReplyDeleteVery sad that middle man makes profit from the money meant for feeding poor children Well written!
ReplyDeleteThis is so common these days..
ReplyDeleteThe greed for money..
so touchy!
So sad :(
ReplyDeleteThis kind of greed is so life-destructive!
you've written it well
I feel so bad for those little kids and their families.
ReplyDeleteIt was just so heart breaking to hear on the news :(
ReplyDeleteI cannot imagine the plight of the poor parents who lost their children...
A very sad story which is unfortunately a harsh reality of our country...
ReplyDeleteRicha
Tragic! but a nice take on the incident.
ReplyDeleteHeart breaking news it was and a beautiful take on the incident that took life of kids. It's such a bad feeling and tragic news. My heart goes to the parents.
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How sad!! I wasn't expecting that twist.
ReplyDeleteBrilliantly written.
It's tragic...you pointed that out very well ...effective post
ReplyDeleteA story nevertheless a true story.
ReplyDeleteThe point is that there is no fitting punishment and that is the reason why such crimes are repeated again and again,
Yes indeed! That was such a horrible tragedy!
ReplyDeleteTruly tragic but a sad reality! :|
ReplyDeleteThat's so sad when the value of a life is so low.
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Tragic reality! Life of these small kids being traded by corrupt politicians!
ReplyDeleteOh oh,,, sad
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